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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Technical Program Manager, Surface Maritime

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional efforts in expanding autonomous maritime vessel capabilities while ensuring successful program execution and customer engagement.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget

Contract Management: Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer

Autonomous Execution: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers

Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer

Project Planning: Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules

Customer Engagement: Interface with DoD/USN customers and other contractors, and be able to represent the technical aspects of the Surface Maritime portfolio. Serve as the “voice of the customer” for follow-on business capture efforts and activities

Regular travel (both domestic and international) to support customer or project meetings, system integration, and system testing approximately 25%-75% of the time depending on the phase of the project. The primary work location for this role is in the Costa Mesa, CA; however, through the first three quarters of 2026, location in an East Coast Anduril office may be acceptable with relocation to HQ expected before the end of 2026

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementSystems EngineeringContract ManagementGovernment Contract StructureAnalytical AbilitiesProject ManagementPassion for Hardware DevelopmentCustomer EngagementCommunicationTeam PlayerAdaptability

Required

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Systems Engineering, OR a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field and a passion for hardware development and relationship building

7+ years of experience, specifically in technical program management and/or systems engineering, or related project management in a relevant industry

Understanding of government contract structure and reporting

Strong analytical abilities, with a high detail orientation and commitment to quality

Ability to operate well in a highly regulated business environment

Excellent communication skills

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers

Experience in project management, including proficiency with Microsoft Project and Adobe Pro

Experience in federal government contracts, data requirements, and delivery forms

Knowledge of federal procurement processes and practices, including FAR and DFARS

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.